1. Basic Menu (Included for Everyone)
Handmade Onigiri (Rice Balls): Shape warm Japanese rice into traditional rice balls using your favorite fillings.
Koji & Homemade Miso Tasting: Taste-test various fermented Koji seasonings and rich, homemade Miso.
Fresh Miso Soup: Enjoy authentic Miso soup served in beautiful, family-inherited tableware.
Salt-Koji Pickled Vegetables: Fresh, healthy Japanese pickles made with natural fermentation.
2. Customize Your Lesson (Choose 1 or Request Your Favorite!)
Make your class unique by adding an extra dish or custom request:
Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese Omelet): Practice rolling fluffy, savory-sweet egg rolls in a traditional pan.
Gluten-Free / Vegan Options: Tailored dishes for special dietary preferences using organic Koji.
Seasonal Japanese Side Dishes: Try cooking classic home-style dishes like Nikujaga (simmered meat & potatoes) or Goma-ae (sesame-dressed greens).
Your Wishlist Item: Have a specific Japanese dish you’ve always wanted to learn? Just send a message in advance!
3. Kids & Family Special
Edible Clay Fun: Rice ball making is super easy and engaging for children’s small hands.
Relaxed Atmosphere: Toys and kid-friendly tableware are available so families can enjoy at their own pace.
Onigiri is a Japanese comfort food made from steamed rice formed into the typical triangular, ball, or cylinder shapes and usually wrapped with nori(dried seaweed). Stuffed with a a variety of fillings and flavors, these rice balls make an ideal quick snack and are a fun alternative to sandwitches for lunch.
Nikujaga literally means “meat and potatoes”, from two of the main ingredients niku (meat) and jagaimo (potatoes). It’s a comfort food for the Japanese and it is a very popular meal cooked at home. It is often considered “mother’s cooking” (“ofukuro no aji” おふくろの味 in Japanese) as each household cooks it just slightly different. The food itself is very simple and homely, and the warm bowl of your mother’s nikujaga brings one back to their roots. It is probably the most popular dish among all kinds of nimono (煮物 Japanese stewed dishes).
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup. It's base is "dashi" (Japanese fish stock) and Miso paste. Common added ingredients are Tofu, Green onion and deep‐fried tofu but differs by personal preference. The type of miso is different from region. In western and Easter Japan white miso is mostly used.
I focus on healthy, gentle, and delicious Japanese home cooking centered around homemade Koji (fermented rice) and traditional Miso.
The Magic of Koji: Koji naturally enhances the flavors of fresh ingredients, making dishes deeply flavorful without artificial additives. It’s light, gut-friendly, and perfect for health-conscious food lovers.
Warmth of Authentic Onigiri: I believe Onigiri is the ultimate comfort food. We use fluffy Japanese rice and wrap them with love—simple, nourishing, and fun to make.
Tailored for Everyone: Whether you are Vegan, Gluten-Free, traveling with children, or simply curious about cooking a specific Japanese dish, I am happy to adapt the menu to fit your lifestyle and preferences.
Food tastes best when shared in a warm, welcoming home. I look forward to serving you meals made with care and heritage!
MIHO
Let’s create wonderful memories through Japanese food together!
Hi, I’m Miho! I live in Tsujido, a lovely coastal town near Kamakura.
I love healthy Japanese home cooking using homemade Koji (fermented rice). In my class, you’ll enjoy making authentic Onigiri (rice balls) and tasting rich miso soup served in beautiful, family-inherited tableware.
** Tailor-Made & Flexible Experience**
Our main menu is Onigiri and Miso tasting, but I love customizing the class for you! Want to try making Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese omelet), or need Gluten-Free or Vegan options? Just let me know—we can build your dream lesson together!
** Families & Kids Welcome!**
As a mom, I warmly welcome families with children. Making rice balls is like playing with edible clay, making it super fun for little hands.
Beginners are more than welcome! I speak conversational English and use simple cards and translation apps, so please don’t worry about language barriers. I look forward to welcoming you with a warm heart!
The closest station
Tsujido Station
How to get to the station?
From Kamakura Station: 30mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Up to 4 people can join MIHO's cooking class.
Yes, Customizable Japanese Cooking: Onigiri, Miso Tasting & Your Request! has a vegetarian option.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Please go to Tsujido Station which takes 30 mins from Kamakura Station. Then MIHO (host) will pick you up there!
It costs 5000 per person.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
